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L103 HFJ

1994 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

356,275 mi
Last recorded356,275 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 3 Series122,065 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL103 HFJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 356,275 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 356,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 105,876 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 105,876 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 105,866 miles

front & rear discs slightly worn. rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2011 105,719 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 105,711 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 105,708 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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L103 HFJ is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 122,065 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L103 HFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L103 HFJ registered?

L103 HFJ is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L103 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L103 HFJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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